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    ๐Ÿ“ Speedline Models is back in business!
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Thats great news

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    ๐Ÿ“ BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    18 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    ๐Ÿ‘Thanks Phil, something I would definitely put on the to do list!

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: LesRo Sportsman (?) Restoration
    23 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Looks like a project but ne well worth the investment os time and skill

    ๐Ÿ“ BUXTON MODEL BOAT CLUB
    28 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Wow

    Sorry not totally model boat related but I was at school in the late sixties in Manchester and after a series of sponsored walks the school bought the railway station in the basin as an outdoor pursuit centre. Many, many memories

    Would love to visit the club now 50 odd years later with one of my many (some would say too many) models

    So glad the basin is being put to such great use

    ๐Ÿ“ Saying hello
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Wolac, welcome

    Good choice on the model, the pilot was one of my first and still favourite boats. Working through the Slec range, huntsman, fireboat etc is almost a right of passage!

    There are lot of talented modellers here so feel free to shout!

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Final launch day
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Lovely build

    ๐Ÿ“ Hand Painting
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Great topic indeed. As a recent returnee to the hobby I am still trying many approaches to painting. Whilst getting good quality results with car type acrylics (Halfords for those in the UK) and clear topcoats I do struggle to know what to do with the inevitable "touch ups" needed or small parts than can only be brushed. How do others handle that? Any top tips?

    Most recently I have been using humbrol acrylic spray cans and matched humbrol products for hand paining and touch up. Again getting a true colour match between the tow is a challenge.

    ๐Ÿ“ Figures (as in Crew) to Put on your Models
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Pat

    I am a novice here and you may already be aware but there are a reasonable number on various print sites such as CGTrader that can be 3d printed and pretty reasonable costs.

    ๐Ÿ“ Navy Day at KMBC
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Iโ€™ll be there. Itโ€™s a really welcoming club with some great modellers

    ๐Ÿ“ Ton Class Minesweeper
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Doug

    ๐Ÿ“ Ton Class Minesweeper
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Fred I will give them a try

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    ๐Ÿ“ Ton Class Minesweeper
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Ready for my next project whilst still incapacitated after a knee op.

    I am leaning towards a Ton class Minesweeper of the early seventies, ideally the UK HMS Bronington but am struggling to find a plan. Anyone know where I can source one?

    Any guidance would be greatly appreciated

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Aeronaut Anna 3
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Beautifully built boatโš“๏ธโš“๏ธโš“๏ธ

    ๐Ÿ“ Shapeways
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Hi Tim

    The original armourment was a single bow mounted 40 mm Bofors gun and a twin 20 mm Oerlikon cannon aft. These along with 4 deck mounted torpedos.

    There is a lot of deck detail in the Slec kit with lockers mounts etc..

    ๐Ÿ“ Shapeways
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks great tip!

    ๐Ÿ“ Shapeways
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Neil

    Battlecrafts look superb, but unfortunately the Slec Perkasa is at an odd scale of 1:40 โ˜น๏ธ

    ๐Ÿ“ Shapeways
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Morning all

    I am building the 31 inch Perkasa from Slec in the UK and know that in the past Shapeways sold 3D printed deck guns etc... Does anyone know if any other companies produce these since Shapeways closed down?

    Any direction would be greatly welcomed

    ๐Ÿ“ Boat storage case
    11 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Thanks Chris, helpful and nice boat!

    ๐Ÿ“ Boat storage case
    11 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Hi all

    Does anyone have a plan for a simple boat storage / transport case. I am never sure on what to do with the open side, hinge, slide in etc...?

    ๐Ÿ“ Model Slipway Sentinel
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    Really helpful Fred, thank you

    ๐Ÿ“ Model Slipway Sentinel
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Steve P ( Master Seaman)
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    In a weak moment I bought a partially completed Model Slipway Sentinel that needs work. Does anyone know where I can source a copy of the original plan / instruction booklet to help with the refurb?

    Any help would be welcomed



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